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Saws are among the most versatile and popular power tools in the arsenal of front-line maintenance workers. Here are examples of the most recent advances in saw technology:

Jigsaws. Higher-end jigsaws have orbital action and an adjusting knob that turns the blade for a better sawing angle without having to turn the entire saw.

Reciprocating saws. Tasks involving reciprocating saws — teardowns, for example — often require workers to cut different materials in the same cut and in close quarters. Reciprocating saws have variable-speed drives users can adjust up to 3,000 strokes per minute to give just the right speed for the material they are cutting.